Summary: In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we interviewed Michael Berard, inventor and president of RocketFire. Light any charcoal or wood grill, fire pit, or fireplace in a matter of seconds with RocketFire. RocketFire propels three 2000ºF flames at a 60 degree spread to the center of your charcoal or wood bed for fast lighting and an even spread of flames.<br> <br> Having learned valuable lessons from its first campaign, RocketFire is relaunching its improved fire starter torch on Kickstarter.<br> <br> Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways<br> <br> * How a childhood of tinkering created an entrepreneurial spirit.<br> * Key lessons from a lengthy development process.<br> * How canceling a Kickstarter campaign wasn't a failure, but rather a step toward success.<br> * Whether Berard thinks the average campaign creator should launch solo or enlist help.<br> <br> Links<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/725592188/rocketfire-the-fastest-fire-starter-on-the-planet?ref=aotk.go2.fund&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=aotk.go2.fund" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RocketFire Kickstarter Campaign</a><br> * <a href="https://www.rocketfiretorch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RocketFire</a><br> <a href="http://workbyremedy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Remedy Video</a><br> * <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/launch-and-scale/id1465155308">Launch & Scale with Khierstyn Ross</a><br> <br> Note: As an Amazon Associate, Art of the Kickstart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.<br> Sponsors<br> <a href="https://producthype.co/"></a>Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by ProductHype, the leading crowdfunding newsletter. Publishing weekly, ProductHype showcases five of the best, most innovative and exciting crowdfunding projects in an absurdly unique way. Their audience of more than 300,000 crowdfunding fans regularly back featured products and eagerly awaits the newsletter to learn about the new ideas that creators are bringing to market. <a href="https://producthype.co/most-powerful-crowdfunding-newsletter/?utm_source=Banner&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=AOTKPost&utm_id=AOTK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more</a> about having your project featured in ProductHype, or join the HypeSquad today!<br> <br> Transcript<br> View this episode's transcript<br> <br> Roy Morejon:<br> Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the podcast that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company, that has helped over 2000 innovations successfully raise over $400 million in capital since 2010. Each week, I interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level. This show would not be possible without our main sponsor ProductHype, a 300,000 member crowdfunding media site and newsletter, that’s generated millions of dollars in sales for over a thousand top-tier projects since 2017. Check out producthype.co, to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Now, let’s get on with the show. Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today I am talking with Michael Berard, inventor and president of RocketFire. Michael, thank you so much for joining us today on Art of the Kickstart.<br> <br> Michael Berard:<br> Hey, thanks, Roy, appreciate you having me.<br> <br> Roy Morejon:<br> So I’m really excited about this product, one, because I love the outdoors, two, I have a fire pit that I use as often as possible, and three, I think this product is absolutely amazing for lots of other things outside of fire pits. But first, before I dive in, let’s talk to the audience about what your prod...
